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Three-day bicycle event will take riders to historic homes and landmarks along the Underground Railroad

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The network of the Underground Railroad spanned free and enslaved states across the U.S., including Iowa.

Iowans can strap on their bicycle helmet and learn about some of Iowa's communities who were part of this network during the inaugural Iowa Underground Railroad Ride September 15-17.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with the event's co-directors Dayna Chandler and Julia Rose about how they came together to create this ride that travels from Tabor to Lewis and back.

Later in the episode, Nebbe talks with 20-year-old Cam Luhring, who went from playing collegiate tennis to touring the country as a professional pickleball player.

Guests:

  • Dayna Chandler, Iowa Underground Railroad Ride co-director, leads Black Girls Do Bike Des Moines chapter
  • Julia Rose, Iowa Underground Railroad Ride co-director
  • Cam Luhring, Parkersburg resident
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.